Pile Foundation - 01 Introduction

Dr Kamarudin Ahmad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geotechnics and Transportation, School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. For the past 30 years he has been teaching undergraduate and postgraduate civil engineering courses viz; Statics, Geotechnical Engineering. Advanced Geotechnical Analysis and Design, Environmental Geotechnics, and Advanced Materials in Construction. His research interest includes ground improvement, foundation engineering and environmental geotechnics.
Learning outcomes from the video;
Definition and types of foundation
Categories of pile based on soil displacement
Reasons for using pile
Factors to consider in designing pile foundation
Load carrying mechanisms of piles
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